NLMS students place in state competition
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Alabama Council on Economic Education announced two Nichols-Lawson Middle School students have placed in the top 10 in a state-wide economics contest.
Education
SHS announces valedictorian and salutatorian for class of 2017
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga High School has released the names of its top students for the 2016-17 senior class.
Graduation exams available to former students in June
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) will be administered to former students this summer.The test will only be available to former Alabama public school students who completed all courses and credits needed for graduation before exiting school but did not... Read More.
Sylacauga Utilities Board presents 2017 AMEA Scholarships
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Utilities Board presented scholarships to four students for academic and vocational success on Tuesday. Any student whose parent receives electricity services from the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority is eligible to receive a $2500 scholarship.The 2017 AMEA Academic Scholarships were awarded to two... Read More.
Sylacauga LEO Club holds Charter Night ceremony
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity. These three qualities make up the acronym for a new service organization at Sylacauga High School, LEO Club.LEO Club is for Sylacauga High School students and is integrated with Sylacauga Lions Club. Members participate in Lions Club community service... Read More.
Local University of Alabama Students awarded over $71,000 in scholarships
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Graduating from high school can be an extremely exciting and yet scary time for students. One of the most important decisions students are faced with is making the choice of post-secondary education. When making this difficult decision, cost of... Read More.
Teacher Appreciation Week: SHS Teacher of the Year Melissa Lewis
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week and to celebrate, SylacaugaNews.com recognizes Sylacauga High School Teacher of the Year Mrs. Melissa Lewis.Lewis is a native of Sylacauga and a 1988 graduate of Sylacauga High School. She graduated with... Read More.
Sylacauga bands set to perform final show of the year Thursday night
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Spring Band Concert is always a great springtime event for the entire family. On Thursday, students will perform once again in the newly-renovated Sylacauga High School Auditorium.This year's concert will be conducted in a programmatic style, which... Read More.
Sylacauga Choir to perform Tuesday night at SHS
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Voices will fill Sylacauga High School auditorium Tuesday night for this year's choral music concert.The theme of this year’s event is 'Musical Power.' Vocalists will sing showtunes from some of Broadway's most popular musicals taking audience members... Read More.
Sylacauga Board of Education accepts resignations, approves other personnel changes/additions
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Resignations from four employees were accepted in a called Friday morning meeting of the Sylacauga Board of Education. Chad Slaten, Health Teacher and Head Baseball Coach, and Spencer Stone, Assistant Principal, will leave Sylacauga High School, while Beth Steers, Dance Team... Read More.
Pinecrest Elementary’s Vegetation Station: more than just a garden
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - At Pinecrest Elementary School in Sylacauga a garden is planted called the 'Vegetation Station.' On the surface it seems to be like any other small garden. But simply calling it a 'garden' is selling it short.
Local schools celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Teachers are known for being able to make the greatest impact on a student's life with the words they speak and the special ways show attention. From Kindergarten to twelfth grade, teachers influence students in more ways than they... Read More.
